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Lisa Dalton

Lisa Dalton

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  • About me

    Master Theatre Teacher, Author, Actor, Director, Stunt woman, Nat. Michael Chekhov Assoc., Live Theatre League, SAG-AFTRA DFW Past Board, John Maxwell Founders Certified

  • Education

    • University of Maryland

      1971 - 1975
      BA Theater, Spanish

      Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi

    • American University

      1975 - 1976
      Grad Studies Theater

      Activities and Societies: Grad studies in Theater with Richard Schechner and the Performing Garage, Leo Shapiro, Charles Ludlam and the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, Michael Henessey-mime

  • Experience

    • International Mime Festivals

      Jan 1978 - Jan 1980
      Performer

      As an original member of Bond Street Theatre, I performed and taught at festivals.

    • The Michael Chekhov Connection

      Jan 1988 - Jan 2006
      Owner

      Cultivate teaching strategies that integrate self development and peak performance inspired by Michael Chekhov's work.

    • Chekhov Drama

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1996
      Associate Director

      Worked closely with Director, Mala Powers, as I managed class structure, promotion, taught the psycho-physical techniques and directed/produced performances.

    • Michael Chekhov International Workshop (MCIW) Berlin

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1999
      US Rep of Board of Organizers

      , Berlin (95) Faculty, US Rep on Board of Organizers. Stunt Acting

    • National Michael Chekhov Association

      Jan 1993 - now

      The NMCA is dedicated to preserving, disseminating and developing Michael Chekhov's creative imagination and movement oriented theories. Offering Teacher, Actor and Director Trainings around the US, this organization was founded by Mala Powers, the late Chekhov Estate Executrix, Professor Wil Kilroy, Theatre Dept. Chair at the University of Southern Maine, and Lisa Dalton, award winning documentarian and renowned teacher, actor, director. She is available for online video coaching for clients from any part of the world. Show less

      • President/Co-Founder

        Jan 1988 - now

      • President, Co-founder

        Jan 1993 - now

    • O'Neill Theatre Center

      Jan 1998 - Sept 1999
      Creator/Artistic Director/Faculty

      Created and served as Artistic Director of the first ever Michael Chekhov International Workshops in the United States, in 1998 and 1999. This laid the foundation for the subsequent organization to continue this outstanding program.

    • Michael Chekhov Centre UK

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2010
      Supporter

      I encourage potential clients in Europe to seek education and to support MCC, UK

    • Dalton's Chekhov Connection

      Jan 2006 - now
      Acting Studio, Owner, Faculty, Director, Website

      the Screen Actors Guild 1988-2006 Cold reading workshops and Host for Professional Guest Seminars.The

    • Artisan Center Theatre

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2011
      Advisory Board

      I currently advise the board of directors and staff regarding any facets of Theatre development and production as needed.

    • Live Theatre League of Tarrant County, TX

      Jan 2007 - now
      President, Member At Large

      The mission of the Live Theatre League of Tarrant County, Texas is to insure the future of live theatre as a cultural asset to the community through promotional, collaborative and educational endeavors. Mailing address: 1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107

    • Texas Christian University

      Jan 2008 - May 2008
      Adjunct Faculty, Theatre Dept.

      Taught Upper level acting course in Michael Chekhov Technique

    • John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, Coach

      Feb 2011 - now
      John Maxwell Team Certified Speaker, Trainer, Coach

      #JMTeam Founders Circle. Specializing in Embodying your Dreams, Put Your Dream to the TEST and Rapid Integration of Powerful Ideas into Your Body of Knowledge

    • SAGAFTRA

      Jan 2012 - now
      Member of the Board of Directors, DFW

      Lisa is a passionate union leader for many years in the NY, LA and now Dallas Local

    • Tom Bird Method

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      Author

      Writing books

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Michael Chekhov Certified Teacher

      National Michael Chekhov Association
      Jan 1988
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Teacher/Performer for Hospital Audiences

      Issued by New York on Jan 1976
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